The Tempest (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

As far as Shakespeare film adaptations go, “The Tempest” is viscerally entertaining and features beautiful costume design and make-up.  But it’s pacing seems quite a bit disjointed and doesn’t pull you in but pushes you away.  But “The Tempest” is one beautiful experimental film that Read More …

The Double Life of Veronique – The Criterion Collection #359 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

Vibrant, colorful, symbiotic and ambiguous, “The Double Life of Veronique” is a wonderful arthouse film that continues to resonate strongly 20-years later and a highlight in the career of Polish director and screenwriter Krzysztof Kieslowski’s cinema oeuvre.  Highly recommended! Image courtesy of © 1991 Sideral Read More …

The Boys Are Back (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

A delightful, heartwarming film.  Clive Owen’s with his best performance yet! Images courtesy of © BVHE.  All Rights Reserved. DVD TITLE: The Boys Are Back DURATION: 104 minutes DVD INFORMATION: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, Spanish Language Track, English SDH and Spanish Subtitles, Widescreen (2:35:1) Read More …

J!-ENT Special Feature Article: “Extract” Writer/Director Mike Judge Q&A

With the upcoming release of Miramax Films “EXTRACT” on Blu-ray and DVD on December 22nd, J!-ENT recently took part in a media roundtable with the writer and director of “EXTRACT”, Mike Judge.  Judge who is known for “Office Space” and the animated series “Kings of Read More …

Kevin Smith: 3-Movie Collection: Clerks, Chasing Amy, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

The three classic Kevin Smith  films may not be the kind of films to showcase the capabilities of Blu-ray but for fans of the View Askewniverse, the new special features and slight improvement to the picture and audio quality of these Kevin Smith classics definitely Read More …

Happy-Go-Lucky (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

“Fun, bubbly and really enjoyable.  Sally Hawkins just owns this role!  A wonderful performance and a kind of movie that is just rare, wild and crazy fun!” Images courtesy of © BVHE. All Rights Reserved. DVD TITLE: Happy-Go-Lucky DURATION: 119 Minutes DVD INFORMATION: Dolby Digital Read More …